The Mysterious “inetpub” Folder: An Unexpected Windows 11 Quirk
Windows 11 users have recently encountered an unexpected twist following the cumulative update KB5055523—a seemingly innocuous yet puzzling folder named “inetpub” appearing on the C drive. This odd discovery, highlighted by multiple...
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Windows updates continue to keep IT professionals and enthusiasts on their toes. The latest April 2025 cumulative update for Windows 11 (KB5055523) and Windows 10 (KB5055518) has introduced a curious new quirk: an empty “inetpub” folder appearing in the root of the C: drive, even on systems...
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Here's a summary of the issue with the inetpub folder in Windows 11, and a temporary fix as suggested by the article:
Why is the Inetpub Folder Vulnerable?
Starting with the April 2025 Windows 11 update, a new empty inetpub folder is created on every system's C drive as a workaround for a prior...
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A mysterious new folder, “inetpub,” has started popping up on Windows PCs like an uninvited guest at a meticulously planned IT dinner party—and now, it's time we talk about the chaos it left in its wake.
Meet Your New Folder: Where Did “inetpub” Come From?
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